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LAURIUM (August 6, 2015) – A photo contest for the new Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital expansion resulted in contributions to three local charities. Pigs-N-Heat, Glitter in Gold and No Kid Without a Christmas each received $200 from contest entrants whose photos were selected as the top three. The top three photographers …

Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is inviting the community to help them celebrate National Health Center Week. Several events and activities have been planned for this week at their 11 clinics located in 5 counties throughout the U.P. The week begins with a cookout at their Calumet Family Health …

Monitoring excess nitrate is one of the world’s biggest water quality challenges. A big solution comes in a little black box. Tech Today reports the 3-D printed box is a handheld, open source nitrate test kit developed by a Michigan Tech researcher in collaboration with a local green chemistry company. …

Finlandia University has hired Tempest Bryant for the newly created role of coordinator of student engagement and leadership. “Tempest brings contagious, positive energy to campus,” said Erin Barnett, director of academic success and student life. “The students are going to love her creativity, enthusiasm and commitment to their well-being and …

Two powerhouses in the Keweenaw, Michigan Technological University and the Portage Health Foundation, are teaming up for a healthier community. The foundation will invest $2.5 million over five years with Michigan Tech investing about twice as much to enhance health and medical programs at the university. Money will also go …

About 100 high school students were recently given a taste of Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper school. Dale George reports. 54 students sponsored by the American Legion and 51 students sponsored by the Michigan District of Kiwanis participated in an abbreviated trooper school. Sergeant Michael McDonald of the MSP Training …

Gas prices continue to fall across Michigan. A news survey from Triple-A Michigan shows that for the fifth consecutive week, the statewide average weekly gas price has decreased at least six cents or more from the previous week. That leaves the current statewide average at $2.49 per gallon, about six …

New toll lanes, featuring new software, improved convenience for bridge customers, and new frequent user discount toll rates, are set to open Monday night at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Contractors and International Bridge Administration (IBA) staff will begin opening the new toll lanes at 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. …

Motorists in Michigan enjoying this weekend are all smiles when it comes to the price of gas, due to the lower per-barrel price of oil. But a downside could be looming, according to Patrick DeHaan of gasbuddy.com. He says if the per barrel price continues to drop, it could mean …

A measure that would change the way teachers and school administrators are evaluated in Michigan may finally move out of a House committee this fall. The bill has already passed the Senate but has seemingly stalled in a House committee where it’s been picked through over several hearings. State Representative …